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Incident
Marshal Lindsey succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while investigating a prowler in a residential area of the city.
Shortly after speaking to the complainant, Marshal Lindsey located the suspect in a nearby yard. When he grabbed onto the man's arm, the suspect suddenly produced a small caliber pistol and opened fire, striking Marshal Lindsey four times.
Despite being severely wounded, Marshal Lindsey returned fire, but did not strike the suspect. Despite a large manhunt the suspect was able to escape.
Marshal Lindsey was taken to Delta Community Hospital where he died three days later.
Survivors
He had served with the New Madrid Police Department for only 6 months, and is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Lindsey served with the New Madrid Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Madrid community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Lindsey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New Madrid Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Doyne is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Doyne is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Doyne is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1953, 4 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1953, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1953, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Doyne was 34. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Doyne had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Doyne was 34. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Doyne had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Doyne was 34. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Doyne had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 7.2% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Saturdays: 16.5%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at New Madrid Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
New Madrid Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Doyne among them.
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